Bethpage Newsgram (4/2/21)

BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW

Outdoor dining to continue in 2021 Pandemic changes school instruction, curriculum

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca gathered at Craft 387 in Plainview, where officials joined with owner John Kiggins to announce efforts to help the restaurant industry.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board gathered on National “Mom and Pop Business Owners Day” at 387 Bistro & Bar in Plainview to announce that the Town will continue its efforts to boost the restaurant industry by waiving all fees to encourage outdoor dining opportunities through 2021.

“We have worked tirelessly since this pandemic began to help local businesses come back safely and effectively,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We cut the red tape, waived fees and allowed for new outdoor dining

options for restaurant patrons, helping owners open safely and successfully. We are pleased to continue with that effort, inviting restaurants to extend their outdoor dining services through 2021 and recoup on their investments of items such as tents, heaters and other coverings.”

The Supervisor noted while these investments helped many remain open in some capacity, a survey of New York restaurants late last year indicated that upwards of 60 percent could close without government funded financial assistance. Simultaneously, New York State

released statistics which indicated that bars and restaurants account for only 1.4 percent of new statewide cases of COVID.

“These continued arbitrary rules, including 11 p.m. curfews, are unfair to restaurant owners,” said Councilman Lou Imbroto. “We are urging New York State to fully eliminate these restrictions as these businesses have been through enough. The restaurant industry has already proven they can do what’s necessary to maintain safety protocols and keep customers and employees safe. Let’s let them get back to work.”

BY GARY SIMEONE

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many aspects of our daily lives, including the way education is now viewed in today’s society. The Hicksville School District has updated its curriculum to better gel with the current state of learning in our schools.

“Due to COVID, we needed to rethink the way we educate students today and pivot away from the old methods of learning,” said Anthony Lubrano, assistant superintendent for curriculum & instruction. “It’s been over a year since the pandemic has uprooted our lives and, in that time, we’ve accomplished so many things here in the district.” He said that both in-person and homeschool instruction and the hybrid model have been altered to help facilitate a better learning environment for students.

In a portal on the Hicksville School district website entitled "Learning Reimagined,” it lists the multitude of ways that school instruction has been changed since March of last year. “We have so many new and redesigned aspects in our learning curriculum from academics, physical education and special education to our facilities and operations,” said Lubrano.

Some of the changes include the district partnering with the Hicksville Library to develop eCards for students so they can readily access eBooks and other available software online.

As part of district safety protocol, mandatory wearing of masks in the district has been upgraded with the addition of flute masks and bell covers for students who play wind instruments in band.

Lubrano said that physical education teachers have been strongly encouraged to hold outdoor classes “because we want to embrace the outdoors and fresh air as much as possible.”

In the first wave of the pandemic last April, school buses in the district delivered over 800 Chromebooks and iPad devices to students, who were subjected to remote learning after schools closed in the spring.

“We recently recognized our one-year anniversary since we shut down last spring,” said Lubrano. “We’ve recently invited students back who’ve been learning remotely and made sure that all accommodations are in place such as mask wearing and six feet of social distancing.”

He added that elementary schools in the district still have teachers on staff solely dedicated to students who are engaged in remote learning.

Arrest for drugs, identity theft

Frank Randolph

Nassau County Police arrested a Pennsylvania man on Wednesday, March 23, after allegedly finding large amounts of drugs and materials for identity theft in his vehicle.

According to Major Case Bureau detectives, police observed a black Hyundai Sonata traveling southbound on South Oyster Bay Road, commit multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law Infractions.

After the vehicle was stopped, the driver allegedly began to walk away from the officers while making furtive movements toward his front right pants pocket.  Police say they saw a black knife within his front right pants pocket and attempted to safely secure the knife from the man. They say he became verbally combative with officers, refusing to comply with their

commands and actively resisted arrest. After a brief struggle, the defendant, Frank Randolph, 33, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, was placed into custody.

An investigation was conducted with The Secret Service, NYS Department of Motor Vehicles and Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center. Police say Randolph was found to be in possession of the following items:

• 46 glassine envelopes containing a substance believed to be heroin

• a substance believed to be methamphetamine

• drug paraphernalia

• equipment to manufacture and fabricate fraudulent documents

• re-encoded forged credit cards

• 109 blank credit card templates

• 22 blank chip credit cards

• 3 credit card reading devices

• equipment for fabricating identifications and credit cards

• personal account information of an unknown victim

• forged Rhode Island driver’s license

• 54 governmental ID holograms belong to various states

• a blank Social Security card

Randolph is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, two (2) counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, six (6) counts Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, four (4) counts Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices, Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument, False Impersonation, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and multiple traffic infractions.

Details by: Det. Toussaint/ Fraud and Forgery Unit               03/25/21/1243/8834

Hicksville schools launch

“Learning Reimagined” campaign

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way education is viewed in today’s society. We have a greater appreciation for what it takes to achieve academic success and how all departments have changed their processes to keep children safe.

“When schools closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic our schoolhouse was no longer our wheelhouse,” said Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Marianne Litzman.

The Hicksville Public School District is very proud of the strides and positive

Hicksville Water District honors retiring employees

While sad to see them go, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) would like to honor two dedicated employees, Nancy Saal and Chris Moskos, who have since retired from their positions at the District. Both Nancy and Chris have spent more than 35 years with the District and have been instrumental in carrying out its mission of quality service.

“Nancy and Chris have been valued members of our team for decades and they are surely going to be missed here at the Hicksville Water District,” said HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer. “Both have committed their professional careers to helping do what is best for the Hicksville community. They each embody and exhibit every day what makes special districts so special.”

the District office. She had a knack for customer service, and quickly became recognized for her kindness and pleasant demeanor. Over the years, Saal’s attention to customer concerns and ability to find positive outcomes has led to countless thank you notes from residents showing their appreciation.

impacts its dedicated leaders and their staff have accomplished during the pandemic. The district wants to take a closer look at how learning in Hicksville has been reimagined. Take a tour of the district’s Learning Reimagined! website at the link below for an in-depth look at its departments while highlighting new and redesigned aspects of learning from academics to technology.

https://sites.google.com/hicksvillepublicschools.org/learningreimagined/ departments

Nancy Saal began her career with the HWD in February 1986. Starting out as a clerk typist, she quickly became a fundamental member of

Chris Moskos, a born and raised member of the Hicksville community, began with the District in March 1986 as a water servicer. He worked his way up the ladder to become the lead operator, putting him in charge of water plant operations. In this role, he ensured that all plants were running smoothly and all water quality tests were done properly. In addition to being a 35+ year employee of the Water District, he has also been heavily involved in the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department and served as chief of the department.

Nancy Saal

Chris Moskos

Hicksville senior chosen for Students Inside Albany conference

Congratulations to Hicksville High School senior Omika Samlall, who has been selected to participate in the virtual Students Inside Albany Government Educational Conference. Samlall will represent the East Nassau chapter of the League of Women Voters.

The conference brings together high school students from across the state to learn about New York’s government. The program will start with a presentation on New York Youth Civics Initiatives. Students will sit in on panels discussing the importance of voting and media influences on public policy. The interactive conference also gives students the chance to attend a legislative session and meet with legislators from their own district in breakout rooms.

The goal of the conference is to increase students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and to inspire high schoolers to get involved. This year’s virtual conference is slated for May 21 and 22.

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SPL’s Long Island Reads: Virtual Book Discussion

Join Readers’ Services Librarians Evelyn Hershkowitz, Donna Burger, and Lisa Hollander on Tuesday, April 6, at 3 p.m. for a virtual book discussion of the 2021 Long Island Reads selection,  “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book will be available at the second floor Readers’ Services Desk one month before the program. No registration required. Join via Zoom from the link on the Live Streaming Events Calendar: https://www.syossetlibrary. org/live-streaming

Afternoons with the Author: Virtual Author Visit with Corie Adjmi

Short Story writer and essayist Corie Adjmi will join us on Tuesday, April 13 at 3 p.m. to discuss the writing of  “Life and Other Shortcomings,” a 2020 collection of linked short stories exploring the experiences of multiple women and the paths they chose from 1970 to the present.

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Short story writer and essayist Corie Adjmi Photo by Alberto Vasari

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Running club donates to local food pantry

The Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) visited the Rudman Family Food Pantry at the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview on March 26, helping them out with a donation of over 1000 pounds of foodstuffs and personal hygiene products, supplemented by $1000 in supermarket gift cards.

The Rudman Family Food Pantry focuses on homebound seniors and low income families throughout Long Island. Thanks to its very generous membership, plus the support of the running community for the March 7th EisnerAmper Four Mile Race to Feed Long Island, GLIRC has collected and dispersed nearly 25,000 pounds of food and personal hygiene items plus $30,000 in supermarket gift cards to food pantries and soup kitchens all over Long Island from Patchogue to Long Beach. This was a repeat visit by GLIRC  to the Rudman Family Food Pantry, as the GLIRC donation team made a similar dropoff at the Food Pantry last summer.

At the Rudman Family Food Pantry are (left to right) Mid Island Y JCC Director of Volunteer Services Gail Warrack, GLIRC President Mike Polansky, GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, and GLIRC staffers Nick Palazzo & Rick Secor.

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District honors members of Levittown community

Levittown Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch helped recognize the PTA Council Board and PTA presidents during the board of education meeting on March 10.

During the Levittown Public Schools Board of Education meeting on March 10 at the Levittown Memorial Education Center, the board and community learned about the instructional apps and websites that are being utilized at the elementary level. Several individuals were also celebrated for their important contributions to the district.

At the start of the meeting, an informative video presentation, created by

Abbey Lane and Summit Lane elementary schools, was shared. The video featured Abbey Lane Principal Dr. George Maurer, Summit Lane Principal Keith Squillacioti, students and staff. Together, they shared the benefits of using educational apps and programs such as FlipGrid, Jamboard, Nearpod, Seesaw and Whiteboard.fi to enhance learning.

In addition, the board recognized the

Levittown Board President Peggy Marenghi (left) handed out certificates to members of the PTA Council Board, PTA presidents and food service committee workers.

members of the PTA Council Board and the PTA presidents from each school for their dedication to Levittown students and their families. Before Todd Winch, assistant superintendent for instruction, announced the names of each PTA member to receive their certificate, Board President Peggy Marenghi expressed her appreciation for their hard work.

“We thank you for all that you do,”

she said. “You are such a pivotal part of our school communities.”

The board also honored members of the food service committee for their important role in making the district’s food service program a success. Individuals received a certificate for their contribution and commitment to the district.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Second half school taxes due

The Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents that the Second Half of the 2020-2021 School Tax Levy is due on April 1, but can be paid without penalty through May 10.

“New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40 day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato explained.  “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to November 1st for the first half payment and April 1st  for the second half payment. Don’t delay, make your payment before May 10th to ensure

you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

Receiver Pravato continued, “During this public health crisis, the Tax Office has been fully operational but has suspended in office interactions.  We have outdoor walk up windows at Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, and are now open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with either a check or money order.  No cash or credit card payments will be accepted.  On May 7 and May 10, both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  When paying in person,

residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.”

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments, should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539.

Please make your check payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes and indicate your property’s Section, Block and Lot and telephone number on the check.

Tax payments may also be made online through a link on our Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com.  Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a reduced fee of 75 cents, or by credit card

for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies.   The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

“This tax bill reflects the new Nassau County reassessment,” Receiver Pravato explained. “If your School Tax bill increased more than the budgeted increase set, it is due to the effects of the County reassessment.  Any questions regarding your property assessment should be directed to the Assessor’s office at 516-5711500.”

Residents may contact the Tax Office with any questions about their tax bill at 516-624-6400 or emailreceiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

HICKSVILLE, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York, in said School District on May 5, 2021 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 18, 2021.

3. To transact such other business as may appropriately come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district during business hours beginning April 28, 2021 at the Administration Office, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, and at each of the schoolhouses in the School District, to wit, Hicksville High School, Hicksville Middle School, Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School and Woodland School.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type

of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on May 18, 2021 between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, in the seven (7) Election Districts, stated below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machines upon the following items:

1. To consider the following proposition:

Shall the Budget approved by the Board of Education for the fiscal year 2021-22, pursuant to Education Law Section 1716, be approved, and a tax on the taxable property of the District in the amount of such Budget, less State and Federal Aid and revenues from other sources, be levied?

2. To consider the following proposition:

“In the event the voters approve the District Budget contained at PROPOSITION NO. 1 above, shall the sum of $60,000 be appropriated to the Hicksville Gregory Museum for educational services associated with its programs and a tax be levied on the taxable property of the District in that amount? PROPOSITION NO. 2 is contingent upon approval of the voters of PROPOSITION NO. 1.”

3. a. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2021, and expiring on June 30, 2024, to succeed incumbent Phil Heckler whose term expires on June 30, 2021.

b. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2021, and expiring on June 30, 2024, to succeed incumbent Brenda Judson whose term expires on June 30, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s Budget for 2021-22, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained

LEGAL NOTICES

2021-2022 Property Tax Report Card

280521: Bethpage Union Free School District

School District Contact Person: Scott M. Harrington

School District Telephone Number: 516-644-4030

Total Budgeted Amount, not Including Separate Propositions

A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount 1

B. Tax Levy to Support Library Debt, if Applicable

C. Tax Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, if Applicable

D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy, if Applicable

E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A+B+C-D)

F. Permissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit

G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions 3

H. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy, Excluding Levy to Support Library Debt and/or Permissible Exclusions (E-B-F+D)

I. Difference: (G-H); (negative value requires 60.0% voter approval) 2

1 Include any prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest.

2 Tax levy associated with educational or transportation services propositions are not eligible for exclusion under the School Tax Levy Limit and may affect voter approval requirements.

3 For 2021-22, includes any carryover from 2020-21 and excludes any tax levy for library debt or prior year reserve for excess tax levy, including interest.

of the

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by any resident of the School District, during business hours beginning on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Administration Office, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, and at each of the schoolhouses in the School District, to wit, Hicksville High School, Hicksville Middle School, Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School and Woodland School.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the Administration Office, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, on regular business days, Monday through Friday, (holidays excepted), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, but not later than April 19, 2021. Petitions may be filed by mail but in such event must be sent registered mail addressed to the District Clerk, Hicksville Union Free School District, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, and will not be considered to have been filed until actually and physically received by the said Clerk. Mail petitions received after 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on any day will be deemed to have been received on the next regular business day. Each nominating petition shall be signed by at least twenty-six (26) qualified voters of the School District (representing 2% of the number of voters in the 2019 annual election); and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is being nominated. Each vacancy to be filled upon the Board of Education shall be considered a separate, specific office. No person will be nominated by petition for more than one (1) separate, specific office. The nominating petition shall also describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent, shall state the name and residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Forms for nominating petitions

to fill vacancies on the Board of Education may be obtained on request from the Office of the District Clerk. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Education Law Section 2014 or Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Education Law Section 2014 and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this Budget Vote and Election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this Budget Vote and Election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at each of the seven (7) separate Election Districts on May 4, 2021 between the hours of 3:00PM and 8:00PM, prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Budget Vote and Election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 13, 2021 between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays and between 9:00AM and 12 Noon on Saturday, May 15, 2021, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of

Insurance

Property Loss

To establish and maintain a program of reserves to cover property loss. Liability

Tax Certiorari

Reserve for Insurance Recoveries

EBALREmployee Benefit Accrued Liability

To pay liability, casualty, and other types of uninsured losses.

To establish and maintain a program of reserves to cover liability claims incurred.

To establish a reserve fund for tax certiorari settlements.

To account for unexpended proceeds of insurance recoveries at the fiscal year end.

For the payment of accrued ‘employee benefits’ due to employees upon termination of service.

2,552,486 2,554,282 Payment of accrued sick time upon retirement Retirement Contribution ERS To fund employer retirement contributions to the State and Local Employees’ Retirement System.

2,804,042 Payment of District expenses to NYS Employees Retirement System Retirement Contribution TRS To fund employer retirement

Continued on page 11 Reserve for Debt Service payments on outstanding obligations (bonds, BANS) after the sale of district capital assets or improvements.

Registration will meet on May 18, 2021 between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, at each of the seven (7) separate Election Districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2022 and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Budget Vote and Election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 18, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning on Monday, April 5, 2021. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election, not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or not later than 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on Monday, May 17, 2021, if the ballot is to be given personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the School District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on weekdays prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election and on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, and said list will be posted at the polling places at the Budget Vote and Election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling places may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefor known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered as qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District may request a military voter registration application from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, by email to the District Clerk at jobrien@ hicksvillepublicschools.org, or by fax sent to 516-733-6584. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email.

A military voter must return the original military voter registration application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. In order for a military voter to be issued a military application, a valid military registration application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, by email to the District Clerk at jobrien@hicksvillepublicschools.org, or by fax sent to 516-733-6584. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Hicksville Public Schools, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application

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under §2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballots may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the

office of the District Clerk at Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 showing a cancellation mark of the United States

or a foreign country’s postal service, or

showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said Budget Vote and Election, must be submitted pursuant to Board Policy No. 2120, a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law. A separate petition will be required for each referenda or proposition submitted. Such petition will be addressed to the Board of Education substantially in the form set forth in Board Policy No. 2120, complete in all respects and containing all the notices and information specified or requested in such form. Copies of Board Policy No. 2120 and blank forms may be obtained on request from the Office of the District Clerk. The question or proposition submitted will be stated affirmatively. For purposes of clarity or to prevent misunderstanding, the Board of Education may cause the question or proposition to be reworded; and for purposes of placement on the ballot, it may cause same to be summarized. Copies of the full text thereof will be readily available and displayed at each polling place on the date on which the vote thereon is taken. The Board of Education will have full discretion with reference to the order and placement of questions and propositions on the ballot. Where feasible, propositions and questions submitted pursuant to Board Policy No. 2120E-2 will be grouped on the ballot separately from those presented by the Board of Education, and in any event will be marked clearly in bold type with the legend “ON BALLOT BY PETITION.” Such petition must be signed by at least sixty-four (64) qualified voters of the School District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous Budget Vote and Election). To be valid and counted, a signature must be affixed to the petition not earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the earliest date on which the petition may be filed under these rules; and the signer must at the time of signing note the date thereof on the petition in his or her own handwriting; and the signer must be a qualified voter both at the time of signing and at the time the petition is filed. The

surname of any signer whose name is not reasonably legible will be printed above his or her address in the space provided for such address on the petition and before the petition is filed. Petitions containing or concerned with questions or propositions, notice of which is required by law to be included in the meeting notice, will be filed not earlier than the seventieth (70th) nor later than the sixtieth (60th) day preceding the date of the district meeting at which the vote thereon is sought in such petition. All other petitions filed hereunder will be filed not later than the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the date of the district meeting at which a vote thereon is sought. Petitions will be timely filed with or in the Office of the District Clerk, Hicksville Union Free School District, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on any regular business day, Monday through Friday, (holidays excepted) during the appropriate period specified above. Petitions may be filed by mail but in such event must be sent registered mail addressed to the District Clerk, Hicksville Union Free School District, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, and will not be considered to have been filed until actually and physically received by the said Clerk. Petitions filed by mail which are received after 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on any day will be deemed to have been received on the next regular business day. The Board of Education, in its sole and absolute discretion, may waive technical defects or irregularities in any petition submitted under Board Policy No. 2120, and direct that the same be accepted and filed as complete. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of money is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

LEGAL NOTICES

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each Election District for registration and voting shall be as follows:

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL

On the East: Broadway, from the District’s North Line, to the intersection Jerusalem Avenue and Broadway, continuing South along Jerusalem Avenue to the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and the Long Island Railroad.

On the South: The Long Island Railroad, from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s West Line.

On the West: The District’s West Line from the Long Island Railroad to the District’s North Line.

On the North: The District’s North Line from the District’s West Line to Broadway.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2EAST STREET SCHOOL

On the East and North: Miller Road as projected to the District’s North Line, South along said Miller Road to Ronald Avenue, then East along Ronald Avenue to Woodbury Road, then Northeast along Woodbury Road to Ardsley Gate, then Southeast through Ardsley Gate to Dartmouth Drive, then Southwest and South through Dartmouth Drive to its intersection with Haverford Road, then East to the intersection of Haverford Road and Berkshire Road, then East along Berkshire Road to its intersection with Columbia Road, then East along Columbia Road to the District’s East Line, then South along the District’s East Line to the Long Island Railroad.

On the South and Southwest: Along the Long Island Railroad, from the District’s East Line southerly point, to the intersection of the Long Island Railroad and Jerusalem Avenue.

On the West: Broadway from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s North Line.

On the North: the District’s North Line from Broadway to Miller Road, as projected to said line.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3WOODLAND SCHOOL

On the North, Northeast and East along the District’s North

Line, from Miller Road, as projected to the District’s North Line, to the District’s East Line.

On the East: South along the District’s East Line, from the District’s North Line, to Columbia Road.

On the South and West: Columbia Road, from the District’s East Line, West to Berkshire Road, then West along Berkshire Road into Haverford Road, and continuing West on Haverford Road to Dartmouth Drive then North and Northeast along Dartmouth Drive to Ardsley Gate; then Northwest through Ardsley Gate to Woodbury Road, then Southwest along Woodbury Road to Ronald Avenue, then West along Ronald Avenue to Miller Road, then North along Miller Road and continuing thereon as it is projected, to the District’s North Line.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4LEE AVENUE SCHOOL

On the East-Northeast: the Long Island Railroad, from its intersection with Old Country Road, to the Southerly point of the District’s East Line.

On the South: the District’s South Line, from the Long Island Railroad, Southwesterly into Michigan Drive, then South along said District Line to the Hempstead Township Line, then Northwesterly along the District’s South Line to Jerusalem Avenue.

On the West and North: Along Jerusalem Avenue, from the District’s South Line, to Salem Gate, then West along Salem Gate to Salem Road, then North to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division, then North along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road, then Northwest along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road, then Northwest along Newbridge Road to Old Country Road, then East along Old Country Road to the Long Island Railroad.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 5FORK LANE SCHOOL

On the East: Jerusalem Avenue from Salem Gate, to the District’s South Line.

On the North: Salem Gate, West from Jerusalem Avenue, to Salem Road, then North along Salem Road to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division Avenue, then Northwesterly along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road then West along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road.

On the West: Newbridge Road, from Glenbrook Road on the North, to the District’s South Line.

On the South: the District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the West, to Jerusalem Avenue on the East.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 6DUTCH LANE SCHOOL

On the East: Newbridge Road, from Elmira Street, to the District’s South Line.

On the South: The District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the East, to the District’s West Line.

On the West: The District’s West Line, from the District’s South Line to Arrow Lane, as said Lane is projected West to the District’s West Line.

On the North: From Arrow Lane, as projected to the District’s West Line, East and along said Arrow Lane, to Levittown Parkway, then South along Levittown Parkway to Beech Lane, then East along Beech Lane to Blueberry Lane, then South along Blueberry Lane to Elmira Street, then East along Elmira Street to Newbridge Road.

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 - OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL

On the North and Northeast: the Long Island Railroad from the District’s West Line to the intersection of the Railroad with Old Country Road.

On the South and East: Old Country Road from its intersection with the Long Island Railroad, Westerly to Newbridge Road, then Southwest along Newbridge Road to Elmira Street, then West along Elmira Street to Blueberry Lane, then North along Blueberry Lane to Beech Lane, then West along Beech Lane to Levittown Parkway, then North along Levittown Parkway to Arrow Lane, then West along Arrow Lane, and as projected to the District’s West Line.

Hicksville Union Free School District Hicksville, Nassau County John O’Brien, District Clerk MIT 5909

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BETHPAGE UNION

March Mammal Madness in Bethpage

Schools throughout the Bethpage School District recently participated in March Mammal Madness, an annual tournament of simulated competition among animals that uses scientific literature to predict likely outcomes of the battle. The nationwide project was developed by mammalian biologist and professor Dr. Katie Hinde in 2013 and since has grown to include thousands of students from grades K–12.

Bethpage High School science teacher Susan Sciglibaglio introduced the project as a fun way to highlight and emphasize the importance of sustaining biodiversity, which is the overarching theme of her AP environmental science classes. The activity is tied to curriculum units on evolution, habitats, attributes and adaptations and participants can make their picks from student-generated research posted in the classroom.

Mrs. Sciglibaglio, along with science teacher Tess Strauch, set up a Google classroom for participants to submit their picks. They then went on to recruit teachers from other schools in the district to participate. As a result, classes at Bethpage High School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Central Boulevard Elementary School have opened the tournament to almost 400 students.

In each school, large brackets are set up in the hallways to track the competitions and the winners. The battles take place on designated evenings and video recaps are posted on YouTube the next day. The classes watch the recaps together in person and discuss the outcomes as it pertains to their science units.

Bethpage High School students (from left) Maggie Giacopelli, Gabriella Maffucci and Luke Galgano recently participated in March Mammal Madness as part of their AP environmental science class. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Levittown Schools announce top students

The Levittown Public Schools is thrilled to announce the Class of 2021 valedictorian and salutatorian for Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School. Nikhil Keer has been recognized as Division Avenue’s valedictorian and Colin Muessig was selected as salutatorian. Emily Zhang has been named MacArthur High School’s valedictorian and Matthew Fioretti was honored as salutatorian. These four outstanding seniors

have made their mark both academically in the classroom and throughout their school communities.

With an impressive grade point average of 104.56, Keer has achieved many academic accolades throughout this high school career at Division Avenue. Among his achievements, he was named an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, an AP Capstone Diploma recipient, a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student

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and was a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program Nominee. Keer is the president of the school’s DECA club, the president and team captain of the Science Olympiad club and a valuable member of the Mathletes club. He is also a peer leader and a Levittown DoSomething club member, where he participates in social change and civic action campaigns. He is interested in pursuing a career in physics to become a research scientist.

Muessig, Division Avenue’s salutatorian, has a GPA of 103.6 and has been recognized as an AP Scholar with Honor for his impressive AP exam scores. Like Keer, he is highly involved at the high school. Among his extracurriculars, he is an active member of Science Olympiad club and participated in regional competitions while in Mathletes club. In addition, Muessig is a member of the school’s National Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society.

MacArthur High School’s valedictorian, Zhang, holds a GPA of 104.07. She has garnered many honors and awards during her high school career, such as All-County and New York All-State honors from the Nassau Music Educators Association and the New York State School Music Association, respectively. Zhang is an active member of the Levittown com-

munity and the MacArthur community. She is involved in many organizations, such the school’s Environmental club, Mathletes club, National Honor Society, pit orchestra, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Quiz Bowl team and the varsity badminton team. Zhang also serves as the president of MacArthur’s Science Olympiad club, and has taken her love for science to the Garcia Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University where she has participated in virtual research. She plans to major in bio-medical engineering after graduation.

Fioretti, MacArthur’s salutatorian, is another impressive student with a GPA of 103.87. This year, he was selected as a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student for his exceptional score on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Like Zhang, he is also heavily involved at MacArthur High School. He is an active participant in the school’s Mathletes club, Key Club and Quiz Bowl team. Fioretti is also a valuable member of the school’s business, math and national honor societies and is a baseball player for the South Shore Elite Organization. After graduation, he plans to study biomedical engineering or economics.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Colin Muessig was named Division Avenue High School’s salutatorian.

Nikhil Keer was named Division Avenue High School’s valedictorian.

Emily Zhang was named General Douglas MacArthur High School’s valedictorian.

Matthew Fioretti was named General Douglas MacArthur High School’s salutatorian.

Dear friend,

Since 1876, Friends Academy has provided an exceptional values-based educational experience as a Quaker school. This year, in the midst of the challenges of the pandemic, we continued to set the standard in excellence.

We stayed true to the pillars of a Friends Academy education:

• An outstanding faculty who are nimble, innovative, and always dedicated to our students

• Timeless Quaker values that create an unmatched academic program

• Small class sizes where every student’s voice is heard and valued

• A renowned College Counseling process that helps our seniors illuminate their purpose and matriculate to the finest colleges in the country

• A school community that is more dedicated and stronger than ever

• A stunning 65-acre campus that provides a serene and stimulating backdrop

In facing this year’s challenges, we built upon our strong foundation with:

• High-standard COVID safety protocols, including proactive daily screenings Regular surveillance testing of every student and teacher on our campus

• A full-time COVID nurse, who serves as an in-house contact tracer

• Transformational addition of modular classrooms that allowed for full-day, in-person learning 5 days a week for all grades, Age 3-Grade 12

• A variety of socially distant after-school activities in Athletics and the Arts

• The opportunity for all athletes to train safely throughout the entire year

This fall, we are excited to introduce these groundbreaking initiatives, including:

• A curated, one-of-a-kind Forest School-inspired program that will teach environmental and ecological science skills on our expansive campus

• In partnership with the renowned Korda Institute, a school-wide Entrepreneurial Studies program, following a successful two-year pilot in the high school

• A state-of-the-art Turf Field, giving our athletes more competitive play and practice time

We are proud of our distinction as the #1 K-12 Private School in Nassau County and express our deepest gratitude to our extraordinary faculty and staff, our talented and caring students, and our devoted families. There is no other community I would have rather weathered this storm with. Finally, I know that no matter what uncertainty lies ahead, Friends Academy will continue to set the standard for educational excellence on Long Island.

To find out if Friends Academy is the best place for your child, please call our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions team at (516) 393-4244 or visit admissions.fa.org to set up a phone call, Zoom call, Virtual Tour, or any number of ways to find out more about our outstanding school.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Head of School, Friends Academy

Town seeks nominations for Women

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Women of Distinction Awards Program.  Residents are encouraged to nominate extraordinary women who have made a difference in their communities.

“The Women of Distinction Program was created to recognize extraordinary women who go above

and beyond to improve the lives of those around them and our community,” said Councilwoman Johnson, who serves as Chairwoman of the Women of Distinction Committee. “If you know a special woman who helps make our community a better place to live, we invite you to nominate her to be a 2021 Town of Oyster Bay Woman of Distinction.”

Supervisor Saladino added, “We are proud to recognize extraordinary women in our Town and invite resi-

dents to submit nominations of those who make a difference and enrich the lives of others.  We look forward to sharing their stories and recognizing their efforts to make our community, families and Town a better place to live, work and raise a family.”

Those nominated as Women of Distinction will be recognized at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Town Board in May. Nominations may be submitted for any achievement or honorable cause performed by the

nominee. The Town seeks to recognize individuals for their contributions to the arts, education, environment, athletics, community or civic service, volunteerism or business. Honorees must live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay.

To submit a nomination for the Women of Distinction Awards Program, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/nominate or call (516) 6246380 for an application.

Catholic Daughters aid vets, celebrate a centenarian

Catholic Daughters Court #1690 has been busy at work helping veterans and celebrating life.

A collection spanning three-weekends in February to benefit veterans residing at the Northport Veterans Medical Center resulted in thousands of items donated by parishioners of St. Bernard’s Parish. Items of underwear for men and for women totaled 270 and 247 items for dental hygiene and care were collected along with 257 items for shaving including razors, shaving creams and gels and 132 hair care products. The collection also brought in hundreds of other items including soaps, detergents, pajamas, thermal pants and shirts and Petco gift coupons for service dogs.

Chairwomen Sally Cook and Jean Leviton delivered the items to Northport Veterans Medical Center in early March and were heartily thanked by Chief of Voluntary Services Richard Kitson, who grew

up in Levittown, and Jennifer Pohl, assistant of Voluntary Services. Kitson said that every item donated would go to a veteran in their facilities and commented on the generous history of giving by St. Bernard’s parishioners.

On March 7, the sisters conducted a drive-by to celebrate the 100th birthday of long-time Catholic Daughter Helen Dowd. Well over 100 birthday cards were presented to Helen by more than 20 Catholic Daughters members who were joined by some of their husbands and several Rosarians, who paraded in their cars from the meeting location at Gardiners Avenue School to Helen’s home. Horns honking and a stream of cars attracted the attention of neighbors who joined the celebration on the front lawn of Helen’s home. Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti and Town of Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray were on hand and presented Helen with proclamations.

Sally Cook and Jean Leviton with the collection of items donated for veterans by St. Bernard’s parishioners.

Members of Catholic Daughters, neighbors and community members greet Helen Dowd on her 100th birthday drive by event.

Levittown celebrates Music in Our Schools Month

Students and staff across the Levittown Public Schools found creative ways to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month throughout March. Each year, the National Association for Music Education designates March as Music In Our Schools Month to raise awareness of the importance of music education.

Despite the unprecedented school year, many activities and lessons took place at the primary and secondary level. At East Broadway Elementary School, band director Megan Bastos worked with her fourthgrade remote general music students on music and cultures from countries around the world. Students researched a country of their choice and created their own PowerPoint to present their country to their peers.

Lee Road music teacher Helen Papayannakos and her students also embraced music during the month. Students wrote about music, band, orchestra and/or chorus and how it makes them feel, or things that music helps them accomplish. Their writing pieces were added to large bulletin board that resembled a quilt. Lee Road staff also joined in the fun and completed a survey about their own musical backgrounds and experiences. Students guessed who filled out each survey and enjoyed learning about the diverse music backgrounds of both past and present teachers. In addition, students worked diligently on their singing and American Sign Language skills. To conclude the month, they created an ASL music video to the song “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake.

Over at Summit Lane Elementary School, chorus members also put their singing talents into a music video for the song “We Won’t Stop Dreaming.” The students learned about the vocal recording process which included singing with microphones, recording into GarageBand and doing multiple takes. They also learned more about the videography process while performing for the camera. With the leadership of music teacher Brandy Hooper, in-person chorus members were featured in the music video, along with remote members who filmed themselves from home.

Northside students and staff celebrated Music In Our Schools Month by wearing music T-shirts each Monday. Facilitated by music teacher Isabella McClancy, the school community participated in a Music Madness project through Quaver Music. Similar to basketball’s March Madness, the project allowed students and staff to pick their favorite songs each week while expanding their music horizons. At the middle school level, Jonas E. Salk Middle School students participated in a “Name that Tune” game during morning announcements each Friday and winners received a prize. In addition, Salk music students composed short musical clips to replace the traditional bell sound that is heard while students change classes, and music students and staff proudly represented the Salk Music Department by wearing its T-shirts every Friday.

The month-long celebration was a great way for students and staff to connect and celebrate the importance of music.

Northside students and staff celebrated Music In Our Schools Month by wearing music T-shirts every Monday. Pictured left to right are music teacher Christopher Rispoli, student Dylan Toffolo and music teacher Isabella McClancy.

Summit Lane chorus members created a music video of them singing “We Won’t Stop Dreaming.”

Lee Road students practiced their American Sign Language skills during Music In Our Schools Month.

Jonas E. Salk Middle School sixth graders Steven D’Ornellas (left) and Tyler Mann were two of the winners during one of the school’s “Name that Tune” contest and received music department T-shirts as a prize.

Compassion in action at John F. Kennedy

The Character Education Committee at John F. Kennedy Middle School in the Bethpage School District aims to recognize students and staff for exhibiting certain character traits in the school building and throughout the community.

Each month, two teachers or school staff members sign up to take on a monthly character trait to focus on. Throughout March, school psychologist Kyle Bristol and literacy teacher assistant Danielle Attard decided to focus on compassion and developed an initiative called “Compassion in Action.”

All students and staff members were sent a Google Form in which they were asked to record the names of their peers or school staff they observed doing something compassionate, such as friendly greetings in the hallways, giving compliments or helping others with schoolwork. Students and staff have been recognized on the district’s Twitter page and via schoolwide emails for their upstanding commitment to having compassion for those around them.

From left: John F. Kennedy Middle School students Lauren Zabrouski, Joy Dong, Thomas Vicari, Sahana Passaro and Payton Morgan were recently recognized for exhibiting “Compassion in Action,” which is the character trait put forth by the school’s Character Education Committee for the month of March.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Salk students pay it forward through art

Seventh-grader Jack Healy with some of Tyler’s Teddies, the inspiration behind the virtual teddy bear art event.

Eighteen students from Jonas E. Salk Middle School in the Levittown Public Schools put their creativity and kindness to the test during the school’s Tyler’s Teddies Virtual Art Night. The evening event was facilitated by English teacher Michele Witte and art teacher Amanda Davidson over Google Meet. It was inspired by the middle school summer reading book “Pay It Forward” by Catherine Ryan Hyde, which promotes spreading kindness and also connected to the school’s annual Tyler’s Teddies Kindness Movement.

Each year, the Salk community embraces the idea of doing random acts of kindness and paying it forward. Ms. Witte and students usually host a

Tyler’s Teddies fundraiser which supports Kids In Danger, a nonprofit organization dedicated to child consumer safety products. Students would sell teddy bears with tags on them asking recipients to pay it forward in kindness.

Due to the global pandemic, Ms. Witte partnered with Ms. Davidson to find another way to encourage students and others to pay it forward. Unlike the teddy bear sale, the Virtual Art Night was not a fundraiser but a free event for all interested students. Ms. Davidson taught the students, along with Levittown’s Director of English Kerin Slattery, how to draw a teddy bear at home. The students were then encouraged to complete a random act

of kindness and pass along their teddy bear creation to three people who then had to pay it forward. Students took photos of their teddy bear drawings and tagged recipients by texting or emailing them.

“It was such a rewarding event,” said Ms. Witte. “Students were able to take part in the event remotely, proving that even during a pandemic Salk students can still pay it forward and spread kindness.”

In addition to sending virtual teddies, the students displayed their creations around the building. On their teddy bear’s belly, they wrote down ways in which individuals can spread kindness. Seventh-grade art night par-

Attention students!

James DeLillo also created a video about the event which will be featured during the district’s upcoming virtual Lights, Camera, Kindness Virtual Awards Show for middle school students.

“I had some much fun drawing and being with people even though we couldn’t physically be there together,” said eighth-grade art night participant Olivia Galella, who reinforced the importance of spreading kindness during this difficult time. “No matter how small the act of kindness, it can make a huge impact.”

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

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Students did a great job drawing their own teddy bears during the Tyler’s Teddies Virtual Art Night.

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Global Scavenger Hunt Turns Into Personal Odyssey Following Route of Jewish Diaspora (Part 1: Vietnam-Athens)

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

The news that Morocco had just established full diplomatic relations with Israel was especially interesting to me because it brought me back to my visit to Morocco as part of a Global Scavenger Hunt mystery tour around the world in 2019, when I learned that Morocco has a long-standing tradition, going back centuries of welcoming Jews, harboring Jews and even today, protecting the cemeteries and the few remaining synagogues (GreatEscape Adventures Inc., GlobalScavengerHunt.com, 310-281-7809).

Each destination was a surprise (we only learn where we are next going when we are told to get to the airport), but most surprising was to find myself on an odyssey of the Jewish Diaspora. It wasn’t my intention or my mission but everywhere we went, I found myself tracing a route set by trade (and permitted occupations), exile and refuge.

It started in Vietnam and then just about every place we touched down: in Yangon, Myanmar, where I visited the last synagogue in that country (it’s a historic landmark and still serves a handful of congregants); in Athens, where I discovered evidence of a synagogue that served a Jewish community that had existed in Athens at least since the 3rd century BCE, near where the world’s first “parliament” would have been; in Petra, Jordan, I discovered a connection to Moses.

On to Morocco, in Marrakesh and Fez, where I learned that the king invited Jews expelled by the Spanish during the Inquisition to settle, and 100 years later, the monarch defied the Nazis during the Holocaust; in Gibraltar, a British territory of just 36,000 inhabitants, Jews make up 2% of the population and there are four active synagogues dating back hundreds of years; then on to

Channels cut in the siq leading into Petra, Jordan, provided water to the desert city, an important stop for camel caravans carrying goods to the Mediterranean, through Judea, the Phoenician coast, and across the Syrian desert. The chasm was named Wadi Musa – Valley of Moses © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Seville, Spain and Porto, Portugal, where Jews after living in Iberia for hundreds of years, were expelled in the Inquisition.

And finally, coincidentally this aroundthe-world mystery tour concluded in New York City, where descendents of Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal ultimately settled, and where you can still visit the synagogue of America’s oldest congregation, Congregation Shearith Israel, founded in 1654.

This Global Scavenger Hunt around-theworld mystery tour turned out to be an unexpected journey following in the footsteps of the Jewish Diaspora in unexpected places. Come along with me:

Vietnam

I learn that, though Jews have been in Vietnam and Judaism practiced in Vietnam since the late 19th century during French

colonization. There were about 1000 Jews at the start of World War II, but under the rule of Vichy France, in 1940, “Statute of Jews” law was implemented by the French Governor, limiting Jews to professions, dismissing government employees and workers in other professions, expelling Jews from schools. After the war and French expulsion, these restrictions were overturned, and Jewish population increased to 1,500. In 2006, Chabad opened a center in Ho Chi Minh City and in 2014, in Hanoi.

Myanmar

Reading a brochure on the plane returning to Yangon from my Global Scavenger Hunt sojourn that took me to the temple-city of Bagan and villages-on-stilts on Inle Lake, I learn of the last synagogue in Myanmar and race to visit before it closes at 2 pm.

It is a lovely synagogue in the Sephardic

style, built in 1896. The Jewish community in Yangon numbered as many as 2500 before the mass migration of WWII; today, there are only 5 families (about 30 people). The Samuels, one of the last remaining Jewish families, has maintained the synagogue for generations, a plaque notes. Getting there was interesting, going through all these street markets with sounds of chickens (for sale), live fish for sale (one almost got away), and the scent of spices, very close to Bogyoke Aung San Market, which since 1926, the city’s major marketplace.

Jordan

With time constraints and a mad dash from Amman to Petra, I don’t specifically seek out Jewish sites or history in Jordan, but suffice to say, the Jewish heritage is a layer of Jordan’s landscape going back 4,000 years, back to Biblical times, along with the trading routes.

Petra, an archeological jewel, I later learn, has a remarkable connection to Moses and the Exodus from Egypt: The chasm in which the city was built was named Wadi Musa, or Valley of Moses – and is believed to be the source of water that supplied the desert city, making habitation possible. As you walk through, you can see where a channel system to direct water had been carved in the stone (https://arzaworld.com/israel-travel-guide/israel-travel-destinations/city-ofpetra-jordan.aspx)

Athens

We are only in Athens for a day, and I retrace some of my steps from a previous trip when I took a Context walking tour with my guide, Vassilas. We had met in the district known today as Monasteraki, but as we walked through the flea market area, he mentioned it was originally called Yusurum, named for a Jewish family of tradesmen who built a store in the area.

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Following Route of Jewish Diaspora (Part 1: Vietnam-Athens)

Athens did not have a “Jewish Quarter” per se, he told me, sensing my interest, but just a few blocks away, there once were a few Jewish synagogues, only one that is still in use today.

As we walked through the Agora, the ancient marketplace and political center where humankind had its first House of Parliament, he pointed to where it is believed to have been a synagogue, serving a Jewish community that had existed in Athens at least since 3rd C BC and possibly as early as 6th C BC. This is based on finding etched marble – in essence, a

sign for the synagogue, which comes from the Greek words “synagein,” meaning “to bring together” and the same root word as “agora” which means “a place of assembly.”

He pointed me to Athens’ Jewish Museum, where I found a reproduction of that original stone sign. There I was surprised to learn that the Greek Jews is the oldest Jewish community in Europe. (Jewish Museum of Greece, Nikis 39, Athens 105 57. www.jewishmuseum.gr.)

On another walking tour, with a local guide through the city’s free “Athens with a Native” program, Constantine E. Cavoulacos, whose family has a prominent real estate development

company (his uncle was an engineer on the Jewish Museum building) also sensing my interest, brought me to Ermou Street where two synagogues – old (Ete Haim) and new (Beth Shalom) - face each other. It is a quiet street, set off from the busy neighborhood, and near the Agora. Also close by is a Holocaust Memorial – a star exploding under a small grove of trees, with the name of each Greek city where Jewish communities were cut down. (www.thisisathens.org)

Next: Jewish Odyssey Continues in Morocco

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Let’s Focus on Single Women

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Dear Readers: As has happened for over a century, countries around the globe came together this month to celebrate women and promote a gender-equal world. Dubbed International Women’s Day, it’s a special occasion to not only acknowledge women’s vast and significant contributions but also challenge ongoing inequities and plan for a future that provides women with opportunities, respect and stature equal to that of men.

The theme for this year’s celebration was #ChooseToChallenge, with a focus on our individual responsibility to call out and challenge injustices. The organizers rightly point out that “a challenged world is an alert world” and “from challenge comes change.”

For my part, I’d like to capture this spirit and focus on the needs of single women, an ever-growing but often overlooked segment of our population.

Attitudes Toward Marriage Have Changed

When we discuss single women, it’s important to realize we’re no longer talking about a small group. Roughly 20% to 30% of women between the ages of 18 and 65 are single. Women are also far more likely to be single later in life -- with about half of women ages 65 and older on their own. By some estimates, around 90% of all women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives.

The reasons for this are as varied as the women themselves. For divorced or widowed women, being single may simply be a matter of circumstance. But for increasing numbers of women, being single is a conscious choice that provides increased independence and self-determination.

Financial Obstacles Are Magnified for Single Women

There’s no question that women in general continue to lag behind men when it comes to job opportunities, equal pay and access to resources to prepare for a financially secure and productive future. But the most challenged of all -- and the ones whose personal finances were most impacted by the COVID-19 recession -- are those women living on their own,

running households and raising children at the same time. Without another adult to share financial and daily responsibilities, the challenges unpartnered women face are magnified.

Ways to Take Action -- Now

For much of the last year, millions of American women were in survival mode, simply doing their best to stay afloat during the pandemic. Now, with some insights gained from this extraordinarily difficult year, I’d like to encourage all single women to reflect on their circumstances and take whatever steps are necessary for a fresh start.

1. Imagine and Set Goals for the Future You Want

In keeping with the #ChooseToChallege theme, my first piece of advice is to imagine the future you want for yourself and your family. Especially if you’ve been through tough times, think about where you want to be in five, 10 or 20 years. Let go of old mental constraints that may have held you back in the past. Now’s the time to think big. What are you most passionate about? Could that passion lead to a new career path or business opportunity?

Once you have a vision for where you want to go, get specific about your goals, your time frame and the resources you’ll need along the way. Write it all down. If your goals require more education or financial backing, what will that take? The more specific you get, the more likely you are to turn your goals into reality.

2. Make a Financial Pan

I’m a big fan of financial plans for one main reason: Studies have shown that they work. A comprehensive plan will incorporate all aspects of your financial life, making sure all parts are working together. I liken this to a holistic perspective on your health -- you need your heart, lungs and other organs to be operating together to achieve maximum health.

Financial advice can come in a lot of forms and be delivered by a variety of professionals. Depending on your circumstances and the complexity of your situation, you may choose to work with

a certified financial planner or simply create a DIY plan. Either way, it should support the vision that you created in step No. 1.

3. Maximize Your Earnings

It’s an unfortunate truth that many women underestimate their worth and accept a smaller paycheck than they deserve. We know that on average, women make about 80 cents to a man’s dollar. Women of color earn less. To be sure, it’s difficult to close this gap. But there are some things you can do to help increase your income. Look for opportunities to advance both within your current job/ role and outside it, and never stop learning. Know your worth by doing research on salary ranges for your job, and then use that information to negotiate higher pay. Learn to be your own advocate -and advocate for other women. Network. Talk with other women -- about money.

4. Prepare for the Unexpected No matter how well you plan and prepare, there are bound to be bumps in the road. You can’t prevent bad things from happening, but you can help minimize the impact by having a healthy emergency fund and adequate insurance. Every independent person should have access to enough cash to cover a minimum of three months’ necessary expenses, preferably more. In addition to comprehensive health insurance, evaluate your need for disability insurance and longterm care insurance.

5. Save -- and Invest -- for Retirement

When I think about preparing for retirement, I often think of what a colleague once told me: “Saving for retirement is always a marathon, but for many women, it’s an ultramarathon -- uphill, through the woods, in heels, while carrying two bags of groceries and pushing a stroller. This is the race of a lifetime, so give yourself plenty of opportunity to prep. In an ideal world, you’ll start to save at least 10% of every paycheck in your 20s and continue to save at that rate for your entire working life. Start later and you’ll likely need to set aside a much larger percentage. That may sound harsh, but the

reality is that retirement is very expensive, especially if you’re fortunate enough to have a long life.

The other equally important part of preparing for retirement is investing. Historically, women have been averse to stock market risk. But what they’re missing is that not investing for long-term goals is a much greater risk.

A Challenge and an Opportunity for All Women

To me, International Women’s Day isn’t just a time for reflection; it’s a time for action. All women, whether married or single, need to secure their financial futures. As we rise to this challenge, we can be part of creating a more equitable world for everyone, full of opportunities and hope for the future.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http://schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab. com. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. .

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A story - what Easter Sunday is all about

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

This year Easter Sunday is on April 4, when it’s spring, and it is a good time to think about the very first Easter Sunday.

A New Jersey friend of mine told me about a cute Easter story that she and her family heard in church one year. Msgr. McCabe was known for telling stories about the biblical readings that kids could relate to.

He had a way of making points about religion - about the Trinity which is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit with stories and also about the various saints. He would tell everyone where the saints lived and what they did that made them become saints.

Msgr. McCabe started the Easter sermon asking all of the kids to tell him about the candy they had gotten earlier that morning. One by one they rattled off jelly beans, crème filled eggs, chocolate rabbits, marshmallow chicks and more.

He laughed about all of the goodies the kids had gotten that morning then he started to explain why we get these sweets on Easter morning. “Does anybody know why we get them?” he asked.

The church was as quiet as could be as Msgr. McCabe filled us in about the secret connection to this season of candies.

It was early in the morning when Jesus pushed that rock away from his tomb and rose from the dead. The rabbits saw him first and started hopping all around spreading the message that Jesus, who died on the cross to save us from our sins, is now alive, and he will continue to live in our hearts and love us forever.

That’s why we continue the tradition today of giving sweets from the Easter bunny on Easter morning. The rabbits were the bearer of the best news ever and Easter eggs are the sign of the new life that his resurrection gave us.

There aren’t any biblical references to bunny rabbits and eating candy on Easter Sunday but Msgr. McCabe’s story is a cute way of telling the Easter story - and conveying it to children.

I mentioned the bunny rab-

bit story that the priest told to my niece, Kylie, who is a wife and a mother. She has three children of her own. She liked it because it’s a simple way of telling the story of the resurrection and she likes simple stories because her children are seven, five and three. For young kids, the simpler the better, she says.

Kylie and her husband, Josh, sat down with the three kids and told them that same story. The youngest one, Alex, just liked hearing his parents tell them a story. The other two kids, Chuck and Danny, liked hearing the story but they also grasped the meaning of the rabbits who stood at Jesus’ tomb.

Josh explained to all of them that on Easter we remember that Jesus rose up from his tomb and walked out of it so Easter isn’t just all about the Easter bunny and looking forward to getting Easter baskets and having fun while going on an Easter egg hunt.

He explained why Easter

is even more important than Christmas, the day of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. He figured that the kids could understand. They knew all about baby Jesus and getting their Christmas presents - and now they knew that Easter was even more special. Chuck said, “So it’s really not about the bunnies so much - it’s about Jesus.”

Josh said yes and added that opening up Easter baskets and going on Easter egg hunts is a good way to remember the meaning of the day. It’s a fun day but it’s a serious one, too. Easter is a very special day.

Since they got his message, Josh changed the subject slightly and told his three sons about the three canvas bags their mom had picked up for this year’s Easter egg hunt.

They were tan bags with blue and green stripes on them. The handles were navy blue and sturdy, so the bags would be perfect for holding however many Easter eggs each of them would collect. They wouldn’t have to stuff their Easter eggs

into their pockets, they could place them in the canvas bags and bring them home to eat later on.

Josh told the kids about the time he had filled two whole bags with eggs, back when he was five years old. The kids’ eyes grew wide at his story and Kylie laughed imagining her husband carrying all of those Easter eggs so Josh quickly added that his grandparents had a very big farm in rural Virginia and that’s where his family had celebrated Easter for many years.

The boys were impressed by Josh’s story and Kylie could see the wheels turning in their heads. They wondered if they could match or even outdo their father.

It was still Lent and before the Easter bunny would arrive the older boys had to say their prayers and make some sacrifices. Her oldest son, Chuck, had given up chocolate candy for Lent. At seven his parents figured he could give up something. He was old enough to know.

His only slip-up, Kylie told me, was when he ate a chocolate ice cream cone one day when he was out with his friend’s family. Later that night he mentioned that he’d had the ice cream cone and since it was ice cream not candy he didn’t even realize that he was supposed to be giving it up for Lent.

The family laughed about that little mistake. Since he was a kid, his parents figured they wouldn’t be too hard on him. At least he got the concept that people give up things for Lent.

Catholics and Christians across the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Easter is the most important day on the liturgical calendar because it celebrates Christ’s resurrection from the dead.

Happy Easter, Happy Passover and Happy Spring to all!

I Don’t Get the Allure of Retroactive Benefits

BY TOM MARGENAU

I just don’t get people’s fascination with the idea of getting retroactive retirement benefits from Social Security. I can understand that, on the surface, the idea of getting a big retroactive check from the government might sound like a financial windfall. But when you think it through, or at least when I think it through, it just doesn’t make much sense.

Before I get to today’s questions, all of which deal with claiming retroactive benefits, I must make this general point about the issue. The law says you can claim up to six months’ worth of retroactive benefits, as long as it doesn’t involve the payment of any reduced Social Security benefits. Or to put that another way, no retroactive retirement benefits can be paid prior to your full retirement age. It’s a different story when it comes to disability benefits. But today, I’m sticking with the retirement program.

So anyway, readers are always asking me about the possibility of getting retroactive benefits. Here are some samples from this week’s mailbag.

Q: I am turning 67 in June and decided to file for my Social Security to start then. I did so online. I was amazed and thrilled when the application form gave me the option of taking 6 months’ worth of retroactive benefits. I jumped at the chance. I wonder why the government doesn’t promote this offer more. And for that matter, why don’t you talk about it in your column?

A: I have written about this issue many times in my column. And now I will do it again. You said you “jumped at the chance” to get that retroactive check. So, I will assume that instead of listing June as your benefit starting month, you picked January. Let me ask you this: If you wanted your benefits to start in January, why didn’t you file for them in January? Why did you let the government hang onto your money for six months and then pay it all back to you in a lump sum? With no interest, by the way.

Do you get my point? What was the possible advantage to waiting until now to file for benefits if you wanted them to start in January in the first place?

Also, I assume you realize you will be getting a slightly smaller ongoing monthly benefit. Social Security recipients get a two-thirds of 1% increase in their retirement check for each month they delay filing for benefits after their full retirement age. So, had you started your benefits at age 67 in June, you would have gotten an extra 8% tacked on to your monthly benefit rate. But by starting them in January, you will only get a 4% increase. Of course, you get the big retroactive check to make up for the 4% you lose. But I still don’t get why you

didn’t file for benefits in January if you wanted them to start in January.

Q: I am turning 70 in May. I was planning to start my Social Security then. But I just learned that I could wait until I am 70 1/2 to file and then claim a six-month retroactive check. I’m planning to do that. What do you think?

A: Once again, I don’t get it. If you want your benefits to start at age 70, then file for them to start at age 70. What possible advantage could there be in waiting until six months later and then claiming a retroactive check?

Q: I am 64 years old and filed for my Social Security a few month ago. My neighbor filed for his benefits yesterday, and he was given the opportunity to claim retroactive benefits. I never got that chance. Should I call Social Security and demand to get my retroactive check?

A: Don’t bother. As I explained at the beginning of this column, retroactive benefits can only be paid if you file after your full retirement age. I bet your neighbor was over FRA. But at 64, you are under FRA, so you aren’t due any retroactive benefits.

Q: A couple of years ago, my husband used the file-and-restrict strategy. Since then, he has been getting spousal benefits on my record. He will turn 70 in October and will switch to his own benefits then. When he does that, will he be able to claim six months’ worth of retroactive benefits?

A: Well, yes, in a way. But once more, I have to wonder why he’d want to do that. To explain this more clearly, I’ll have to use an example.

Let’s say he is currently getting $1,000 per month in husbands benefits on your record. And let’s further say that he is due $3,200 per month in augmented retirement benefits at 70 in October. (By augmented, I mean he will get a 32% bonus added to his check for waiting until 70 to claim retirement benefits.)

So, if he waits until 70 and makes that switch then, his $1,000 spousal benefit will stop, and he will start getting $3,200 per month in retirement benefits.

At age 70, he could conceivably say he wants six months’ retroactive benefits. In other words, it would be as if he started his benefits in April at age 69 and 6 months. Because of that, instead of getting that 32% augmentation, he would only get 28%. Let’s say that comes out to $3,000 per month. He could claim six retroactive checks at $3,000 per month, minus the $1,000 he would have already received in spousal benefits. So his retroactive check would be $2,000 per month for six months, or $12,000. But again, his ongoing rate would be $3,000 per month, instead of $3,200 per month.

But for the umpteenth time in this column, I have to ask this: If he wants

his benefits to start in April at age 69 and 6 months, why wouldn’t he simply file for those benefits in April?

Those are the issues that have always puzzled me about people who get hung up on the idea of getting retroactive benefits from Social Security. If you want your checks to start this month, for example, then apply for benefits this month. Why wait six months and then claim back pay? I understand the allure

of a big retroactive check. But again, you could have been getting that money all along, instead of in one lump sum. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

AWhich path will you pursue: purchaser, renter or investor?

s the inventory of reasonably priced homes becomes a thing of the past, and as low, low inventory creating bidding wars becomes the norm instead of the exception; there will be an onslaught of potential buyers who will unfortunately have to revise their expectations in their plan to purchase or consider renting.

As I have explained in a previous column many should be thinking of trading off to an HOA, condo or coop in their vision of purchasing. One must do whatever is possible or necessary to leave their rentals or their parents or in-laws homes to take advantage of the benefits of ownership (appreciation over the years, building their wealth, tax write-offs and being in control of their destiny in becoming their own landlord).

However, for those that just cannot consider purchasing for now due to financial or other reasons, then either a yearly or short term rental will be the option or just staying put, where they currently are residing and saving more money. The bidding wars that I have experienced myself and other stories that I have heard of has caused those buyers to rethink their strategy and for now in considering putting their prospects of buying on the back burner.

For so many that want to stay local, rentals will be the hot commodity going forward. However as an investment depending on the state and location, those who already own are in an enviable position to be able to have positive cash flow. This is all predicated on when they bought, the costs of renovating, monthly expenses etc.

However, due to the current non-eviction laws in place those landlords that are not receiving any rental

BY CHARLYN FARGO

We hear a lot about the need for protein, but many of us may not realize the need for protein at every meal. We do a great job of getting protein at a dinner meal, but perhaps not such a good job at breakfast or with snacks.

How much do we need? A 120-pound adult would need between 45 and 70 grams of protein each day, but the key is to spread consumption out over our meals and snacks.

Our bodies can only utilize 25 to 30 grams of protein (the equivalent of about four ounces of meat or chicken) at a time to maximize muscle building and repair, according to a 2009 study by T.B. Symons on skeletal muscle protein synthesis published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

income are in a very precarious position as they are probably in a negative cash flow position and cannot pay their mortgages and/or real estate taxes.

Where is the fairness in the new laws for those that are living off their rental incomes?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Hopefully if you are a landlord had income difficulties due to non-paying tenants who lost their jobs/business; you were proactive and had previously applied for an EIDL (economic injury disaster loan). Depending on your situation it could be turned into a grant whereby you would not be obligated to pay it back.

If you never received any money or never applied you have until April 30, 2021 to do so. Under the “Cares Act” Landlords can apply for up to $2 million in financing depending on their level of financial need (the SBA will determine the final amount) at a 3.75% interest rate, much lower than most commercial lending programs. Also with your tenants permission a landlord can apply for a PPP (payroll protection plan) on their behalf to assist in their monthly rental payments. There is so much information about the various loans/grants. Just Google “The Cares Act” and there will be a multitude of facts and guidance for those in financial need. There is available money through the SBA (Small Business Administration) for those who want to invest in rental real estate as long as they occupy part of the property. There are specific qualifications that are needed. Also there is another

way to secure money via a standard commercial SBA 7A loan. Here is a link for more info: https://www.fool.com/ millionacres/real-estate-financing/cre-loans/whatsba-7a-loan-and-how-canreal-estate-investors-use-it/

The most important facet for investing in rental real estate is the R.O.I. (return on investment). Crunching your numbers and knowing what the rental market is within the area, and the condition of the property by doing a mandatory inspection will provide you a clearer picture as to whether or not the property profile is a good fit so you can earn money. After analyzing all the information and understanding what your yearly expenses will be, mortgage, taxes, insurance and an allowance for repairs you should be able to determine your gross profit. N.O.I (net operating income) can be calculated by subtracting the yearly operating expenses from the gross income. Then subtract any debt service and that will provide you the N.O.I. or cash flow.

Over the last 10 years as more and more properties became investments further reducing the available inventory, and while construction has not been able to keep up with the pace of increased demand, rental properties are now and will be the shining stars for the foreseeable future. As long as they are not growing more land, the value of rental properties will be strong and there has never been a better time to invest than now, as long as the numbers make sense in the brain, they will make sense in the pocket.

NUTRITION NEWS

Protein at Every Meal

Getting protein at breakfast can help curb hunger and start your metabolism. Every meal should contain a combination of protein, fats, fiber and complex carbohydrates. Not only does that support weight loss and sustained energy levels, but it also helps preserve and build muscle mass, according to a study by Madonna Mamerow on dietary protein distribution and muscle protein synthesis published in the 2014 Journal of Nutrition.

So how do you get protein at every meal? Think Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, string cheese, hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, protein powder added to smoothies or oatmeal, nuts, seeds and ancient grains such as quinoa. Rather than a giant bagel with cream cheese and a cup of coffee, start your day with overnight oatmeal, a peanut butter smoothie

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s tumultuous Covid-19 pandemic market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

or a protein pancake. Avocado toast with a fried egg or slice of turkey sausage makes a great breakfast.

For snacks, add a piece of string cheese to your air-popped popcorn, or grab a handful of almonds. Hummus with fresh veggies can be satisfying as well. Protein helps slow our digestion of carbohydrates and helps us feel full.

And if you add consistent exercise to protein throughout the day, it can help preserve muscle mass. As we age, that’s even more important. Muscle mass loss begins as early as age 30, and after age 50, it occurs at a rate of 1% to 2% per year, according to Nathan Meiser with the Department of Kinesiology at Concordia University Irvine in California.

The bottom line? Aim for protein at every meal.

Q and A

Q: Does celery have much nutritional value, or is it mainly water?

A: Celery stars as a low-calorie snack and is packed with nutrients. A cup of celery has 37% of the daily value for vitamin K and is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and folate. It’s also high in antioxidants, which may reduce the risk of cancer. The crunchy, green stalks are proven in the kitchen for their versatility and flavor. Along with onion, carrots and parsley, celery is the base for stews and soups, gives crunch to tuna and chicken salad and adds flavor to the Thanksgiving stuffing. Dip it in hummus; stuff it with peanut butter; or add it to a stir-fry. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois.

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Upcoming Virtual Events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, April 5

4:00 p.m.: Virtual Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Put on some comfortable clothing and  join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.

7:00 p.m.: Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Join Linda for this evening exercise class designed to get you Fit & look Fabulous!

Tuesday, April 6

11:00 a.m.: Guided Meditation for Self Healing with Patricia Anderson -

Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life.

All Day: Take and Make Spring Lemon Blueberry Scones with a Lemon Drizzle with Chef Rob Scott - Chef Rob Scott will provide the ingredients and an instructional video to make these scrumptious scones in your own kitchen! Kits with ingredients and recipe can be picked up beginning today.

Wednesday, April 7

1:00 p.m.: Watercolor Demonstration with Chuck Van

Horn - Learn watercolor techniques, tips and tricks.

6:00 p.m.: Virtual Wild Long Island with The Fish Guy - Chris Paparo, aka the “Fish Guy” is the manager of the Marine Science Center at Stony Brook University Southampton. Enjoy a virtual adventure with the “Fish Guy” and learn about the fascinating wildlife that can be found on the island, in the air, and in the waters of Long Island.

Thursday, April 8

10:00 a.m.: Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - This practice is for all levels

See what's happening at your library!

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!

5:30 p.m.: Yoga with Joe - This yoga class is geared for all levels to reduce the stress in  your life while keeping fit!

Friday, April 9

10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo (Ages 18 Months–5 Years) - Come to this lively program of music and activities for you and your child.

For all events, go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register

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FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

(MAY 18, 2021)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Nassau County, Bethpage, New York, will be held in the Little Theatre of Bethpage High School in said District, on May 4, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the proposed budget for the ensuing school year 2021-2022. Copies of the budget document will be made available to District residents commencing April 27, 2021 upon request, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, in the office of the District Clerk located in the Superintendent’s Office of the Administration Building.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election of the Bethpage Union Free School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District, will be held in the Main Gymnasium of the Bethpage Senior High School, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York in said District on May 18, 2021, for the purpose of voting by the qualified voters of the District, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) on the following separate matters:

1. The estimated expenditures (school budget) for the ensuing school year 2021-2022 and authorizing the levy and collection of necessary taxes thereof. (Proposition 1)

2. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that at the said vote and election to be conducted on May 18, 2021, two (2) members are to be elected to the Board of Education as follows:

ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of James A. McGlynn, which term expires June 30, 2021.

ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by

the expiration of the term of Sandra Watson which term expires June 30, 2021.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all nominating petitions of candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education, shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Not Later Than April 19, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), whose office is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at the District’s Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. A separate petition, duly signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, as in accordance with law, and stating the residence of each signer, shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Petitions for school board members shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated; said description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register. Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows:

WEEKDAYS, until May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (D.S.T.) when school is in session in the Office of the District Clerk, located in the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York.

SATURDAY, May 1, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (D.S.T.), in the Boardroom at the Administration Building.

The following persons shall be eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously duly registered for any annual or special meeting or election, who are qualified to vote and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four (4) calendar years prior to 2021 (i.e., 20172020) and who are not disqualified from voting for any reason set forth in New York State Election Law Section 5-106. In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law of

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the State of New York shall be eligible to vote.

All persons who registered at the Special Meeting and Election held on February 9, 2021 will not be required to re-register for the purpose of voting on May 18, 2021. Persons whose names appear as eligible voters as of February 9, 2021 on the Voter Registration Books issued and maintained by the Nassau County Board of Elections, shall be eligible to vote at the Annual School District Meeting and Elections to be conducted on May 18, 2021.

Any qualified voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether she/he is registered to vote at the May 18, 2021 Annual Meeting Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District at 516-644-4002 or email ebecker@ bethpage.ws.

The Board of Registration will meet during the election held in the District on May 18, 2021 at the place where the Annual Meeting and Election is held for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings and elections held subsequent to such Annual Meetings or Elections.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that the register will be open for inspection by a qualified voter of the School District on May 13, 2021 up to and including the day of the election, May 18, 2021, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the exception of Saturday, May 15, 2021, when the hours will be from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing school year 2021-2022 for school purposes (budget) and a statement of any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may be required to fund the school budget appropriation at the above stated Annual Meeting shall be prepared and made available upon request to any district resident at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the District’s Administration Building, and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein and at the Bethpage Public Library during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the

Annual Meeting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted.

Administration Building

Bethpage High School

JFK Middle School

Central Boulevard School

Charles Campagne School

Kramer Lane School

Bethpage Public Library

These documents will also be available on the district’s website at: http://www.bethpagecommunity.com

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots may be received by the District Clerk no earlier than the 30th day before the election for which it is sought. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the District’s Administration Building. To have an absentee ballot mailed to your home, a completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Application for an absentee ballot may be made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any school day and up until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021. Applications can also be downloaded from the district’s website at: http://www.bethpagecommunity.com

The right to vote by absentee ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District by contacting the District Clerk at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714; Telephone: (516) 640-4002; or email: ebecker@bethpage.ws, to receive an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for said Annual District Meeting on May 18, 2021. The Military

Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or electronic mail (email). The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth day before the vote (April 22, 2021). The register of voters prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s office shall include the names of all military voters who submit a valid military voter registration. A military voter means a qualified voter of New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, be absent from the District in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election or is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election, or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of New York State and a resident of the same school district as the military voter, or military personnel residing on a military base within a school district in New York State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding said Annual District Meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at The Office of the District Clerk 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714; Telephone: (516) 644-4002; or email: ebecker@bethpage. ws. A military ballot application must be returned in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth day before the vote (April 22, 2021). The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days (April 23, 2021) before said Annual District Meeting. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 and show a cancellation mark of the U.S postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the U.S. government or (2) by 5:00 P.M.

on the date set for the Annual District Meeting and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before said Annual District Meeting. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (Prevailing Time), until the day of said Annual District Meeting.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk commencing with the issuance of the first absentee ballot and on each of the five days prior to the day of the election (except Sunday), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturday, May 15, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The list will also be available at the polling place on May 18, 2021. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021. Any ballot received after that time will not be counted.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any propositions or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 138 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance of the annual meeting. Any proposition may be rejected by the Trustees or Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the power of the voters, or if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation, where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR

VOTING:

1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States.

2. Eighteen or more years of age.

3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote.

4. Must be registered to vote.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates of the aforesaid Annual Meeting Vote and Elections on May 18, 2021. will be conducted by ballot on voting machines. It being expressly understood that the intent of the District is to comply with the Executive Orders of the Governor and any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandemic, should such in any way vary from an Annual Meeting. Thus, all references to the timing, location, and manner of voting in the Annual Meeting as set forth herein, are subject to modification based on applicable legislation or direction by the Governor or other body with jurisdiction over the District. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELENA BECKER District Clerk Administration Building Cherry and Stewart Avenues Bethpage, New York 11714 BN 7496

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NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION

The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 23, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such bond resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Bethpage Union Free School District, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitu-

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tion.

Elena Becker District Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 23, 2021, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO ALL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND THE SITES THEREOF; STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS NOT TO EXCEED $16,250,000; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $16,250,000 BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

Object or purpose: Construction of alterations and improvements to all District buildings and sites

Amount of Obligations to be Issued: Not to exceed $16,250,000

Period of Probable Usefulness: Thirty (30) years

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714

Dated: March 23, 2021

Bethpage, New York

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, Syosset, New York will be held in the Auditorium of the South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York in said District and/or via livestream broadcast on the District website, if legally permissible. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7:45 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items.

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money that will be required for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget and the Syosset Public Library’s budget for 2021-2022, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time beginning Monday, May 3, 2021 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York and at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, beginning on Monday, May 3, 2021. In addition, a copy of said School District budget will be available on the District website and to any resident in the District at each schoolhouse in the District in which school is maintained, during regular school hours and on days when school is in session, other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Syosset Public Library will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at

6:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY and/or via livestream broadcast on the District website, if legally permissible.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election, will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2021-2022 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. STILLWELL PROPERTY

CONVEYANCE

Shall the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District be authorized to enter into an intermunicipal cooperation agreement for the conveyance of Stillwell Woods Preserve by the County of Nassau to the Syosset Central School District, which conveyance shall be on substantially the terms and conditions set forth in the intermunicipal agreement between the parties.

3.

STILLWELL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, New York, is hereby authorized to construct a sports and recreational facility, including the installation of synthetic turf field(s), installation/renovation of natural grass field(s), renovation/ installation of comfort/concession station(s), installation of drainage system, reconstruction of parking field(s), installation of walking/running path, and installation of field lighting at the Stillwell Fields property in Syosset, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $10,500,000, and that $2,000,000 2019-2020 Capital Reserve Fund monies and $3,000,000 monies provided by the County shall be used to pay a portion there-

of, and the remaining $5,500,000 said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, up to $5,500,000 obligations of said School District shall be issued.

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The School District has determined this capital project to be a “Unlisted Action” pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed, the School District has determined, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact.

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4. To elect one member of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years commencing May 18, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024 and two members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes will be elected to the longer term.

5. To adopt the annual budget of the Syosset Public Library for the fiscal year 2021 2022 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

6. To elect one member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2026 and one member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of four (4) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2025. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes will be elected to the longer term.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of said School District in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Monday, April 19, 2021. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candi-

dates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 54 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of said School District in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Monday, April 19, 2021. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required, either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special District meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration will meet on the following dates:

Saturday, April 10, 2021

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Syosset High School

Friday, April 23, 2021

3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. H.B. Thompson Middle School

Monday, May 10, 2021 4:00

p.m. – 8:00 p.m. South Woods Middle School for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law; to

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add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election, except Thursday, May 13, 2021 please contact 364-5607 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in the year 2021 and any special District meetings that may be held after the preparation of said register (not including the election on May 18, 2021), at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said register is prepared, or any special District meeting held after May 18, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots are available on the District website and also are obtainable during school business hours from the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York. An application must

be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days (April 19, 2021) before the election for which an absentee ballot is sought. To obtain a ballot by mail, completed applications must be received by the Office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election. The Absentee Ballot will be mailed to the address set forth in the application, no later than six (6) days before the election. To obtain a ballot in person (applicant or his or her agent), the completed application must be delivered to the Office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election, Monday, May 17, 2021. Absentee ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

A list of persons to whom the absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election, except Thursday, May 13, 2021 please contact 364-5607 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on May 18, 2021, the day set for the election, except that hours for inspection on Saturday, May 15, 2021 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Office of the District Clerk will be closed on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Any qualified voter may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military

ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk by mail or in person by no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the Board of Education at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Monday, April 19, 2021, except as to a question or proposition required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting which shall be filed in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 310 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of

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monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election District are as follows:

Election District 13: Residents who live in the Robbins Lane and South Grove elementary school attendance zones will vote at Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset, New York.

Election District 22: Residents who live in the A.P. Willits and Baylis elementary school attendance zones will vote at H.B. Thompson Middle School, 98 Ann Drive, Syosset, New York.

Election District 23: Residents who live in the Walt Whitman, Berry Hill and Village elementary school attendance zones will vote at Syosset High School, 70 Southwoods Road, Syosset, New York.

Ms. Francine Benjamin, District Clerk

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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA

PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE SYOSSET CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que se realizará una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset, condado de Nassau, Syosset, Nueva York en el auditorio de South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, en ese distrito o mediante una transmisión en directo en el sitio web del distrito, si está legalmente permitido, el lunes 10 de mayo de 2021 a las 7:45 p. m., hora en vigor, para la resolución de los asuntos conforme a lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, que incluye los siguientes puntos:

1. Presentar ante los votantes una declaración detallada (el presupuesto propuesto) del monto que se exigirá para el año fiscal 2021-2022.

2. Analizar todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para que se voten medi-

ante máquinas de votación en la votación de presupuesto y elección que se celebrarán el martes 18 de mayo de 2021.

3. Resolver cualquier otro asunto que se presente antes de la reunión, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la enmiendan.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del distrito escolar y el de la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset para 2021-2022, sin incluir el dinero público, a partir del lunes 3 de mayo de 2021, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, y en la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, Nueva York, a partir del lunes 3 de mayo de 2021, de lunes a jueves de 9:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m, y los viernes de 10:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Además, estará disponible una copia de este presupuesto del distrito escolar en el sitio web del distrito y, para cualquier residente en el distrito, en cada sede escolar en el distrito donde se mantiene la escuela, durante el horario escolar normal y cuando la escuela está en sesión, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se adjuntará un Informe de exención fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles de acuerdo con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles a cualquier presupuesto preliminar o tentativo, como también al presupuesto definitivo adoptado del cual forme parte. Este se publicará en los tablones de anuncios del distrito que se usen para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del distrito.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset realizará una audiencia pública con el fin de analizar los gastos de los fondos y el presupuesto de estos el martes 11 de mayo de 2021 a las 6:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset, 225 South Oyster Bay

Road, Syosset, Nueva York o mediante una transmisión en directo en el sitio web del distrito, si está legalmente permitido.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que esta votación del presupuesto y elección se realizarán en los tres (3) distritos electorales, descritos a continuación, el martes 18 de mayo de 2021 entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m., hora en vigor, horario en el cual se habilitarán las urnas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes temas:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar para el año fiscal 2021-2022 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito.

2. TRANSFERENCIA DE PROPIEDADES DE STILLWELL

Deberá la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset estar autorizada para celebrar un acuerdo de cooperación intermunicipal para el traspaso de Stillwell Woods Preserve por parte del Condado de Nassau al Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset, cuyo traspaso se realizará sustancialmente en los términos y condiciones establecidos previstos en el convenio intermunicipal entre las partes.

3. PROYECTO DE MEJORA DE LA PROPIEDAD STILLWELL

SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, está autorizada a construir una instalación deportiva y recreativa, incluyendo la instalación de campos de césped sintético, la instalación/renovación de campos de césped natural(es), renovación/instalación de estación(es) de confort/concesión, instalación de sistema de drenaje, reconstrucción de campo(s) de estacionamiento, instalación de sendero para caminar/correr e instalación de iluminación de campo en la propiedad Stillwell Fields en Syosset, Nueva York, incluyendo los muebles, equipos, maquinaria, aparatos, accesorios originales, mejoras incidentales y gastos relacionados con los mismos, a un costo máximo estimado de $10,500,000, y que $2,000,000 de fondos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital 2019-2020 y $3,000,000

proporcionados por el Condado se utilizarán para pagar una parte del mismo, y los restantes $5,500,000 de dicho monto, o tanto como sea necesario, se recaudará mediante la recaudación de un impuesto sobre el sujeto pasivo imponible de la propiedad de dicho Distrito Escolar y cobrada en cuotas anuales según lo dispuesto por la Sección 416 de la Ley de Educación; y, en previsión de dicho impuesto, se emitirán obligaciones de hasta $5,500,000 de dicho Distrito Escolar.

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El Distrito Escolar ha determinado que este proyecto de capital es una “Acción No Listada” de conformidad con las regulaciones del Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York promulgadas de conformidad con la Ley Estatal de Revisión de la Calidad Ambiental, cuya implementación, según lo propuesto, el Distrito Escolar ha determinado, no dará lugar a ningún impacto ambiental adverso significativo.

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4. Elegir un miembro para la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 18 de mayo de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2024, y dos miembros para la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2024. El candidato con el mayor número de votos asumirá el cargo para el mandato más largo.

5. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset para el año fiscal 2021-2022 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito escolar.

6. Elegir un miembro para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2026, y un miembro para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca por un período de cuatro (4) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025. El candidato con el mayor número de votos asumirá el cargo para el mandato más largo.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para el cargo

de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la oficina de la secretaría del distrito de ese distrito escolar en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, antes del lunes 19 de abril de 2021 a las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica de la junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Deben estar dirigidas a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, estar firmadas por, al menos, 54 votantes calificados del distrito, indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y especificar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca se presentarán ante la oficina de la secretaría del distrito de ese distrito escolar en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, antes del lunes 19 de abril de 2021 a las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica de la junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Deben estar dirigidas a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, estar firmadas por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito, indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y especificar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y el artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones. Si un votante se ha registrado anteriormente de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y votó en una reunión de distrito anual o extraordinaria en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para

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votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

La Junta de Registro se reunirá en las siguientes fechas: Sábado 10 de abril de 2021

De 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Syosset High School Viernes 23 de abril de 2021

De 3:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. H.B. Thompson Middle School Lunes 10 de mayo de 2021

De 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. South Woods Middle School para registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en este registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de esta junta que esa persona tiene derecho, en ese momento o con posterioridad, a votar en esa elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, y estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito lo inspeccione desde el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, todos los días antes del día establecido para la elección, con excepción del jueves 13 de mayo de 2021. Llame al 364-5607 entre las 9:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m. El sábado 15 de mayo de 2021 estará abierto de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m y se cerrará el domingo, y en los lugares de votación el día de la votación.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el jueves 18 de mayo de 2021, de 6:00 a. m. a 10:00 p. m., hora en vigor, en cada uno de los tres (3) distritos electorales para preparar el registro del distrito escolar que se usará en la votación del presupuesto y elección a realizarse en 2021 y cualquier reunión extraordinaria del distrito que

pueda realizarse después de la preparación de este registro (sin incluir la elección del 18 de mayo de 2021). Durante este horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a inscribirse en ese registro, siempre que en esta reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de esta junta que esa persona tiene derecho, en ese momento o con posterioridad, a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara el registro o en cualquier reunión extraordinaria del distrito realizada después del 18 de mayo de 2021.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas electorales por ausencia se encuentran disponibles en el sitio web del distrito, y también se pueden obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York. La secretaría del distrito deberá recibir la solicitud treinta (30) días antes (19 de abril de 2021) de la elección para la cual se solicita la boleta electoral por ausencia y no antes. Para obtener una boleta electoral por correo, las solicitudes completadas se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección. La boleta electoral por ausencia se enviará por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Para conseguir una boleta electoral personalmente (el solicitante o su representante), se debe enviar la solicitud completada a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito a más tardar el lunes 17 de mayo de 2021 que es el día anterior a la elección. Las boletas electorales por ausencia se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor, del martes 18 de mayo de 2021. En la oficina de la secretaría del distrito estará disponible una lista de personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia a fin de que los votantes calificados del distrito la inspeccionen cualquier día previo al día establecido para la elección a partir del jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, excepto el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021, llame al 364-5607 entre las 9:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m., el 18 de mayo de 2021, el día establecido

para la elección, y el horario de inspección del sábado 15 de mayo de 2021 será de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. La oficina de la secretaría del distrito estará cerrada el domingo 16 de mayo de 2021. Cualquier votante calificado puede objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos apropiados si presenta su objeción y las razones por lo tanto conocidas al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. Los formularios de solicitud de registro para votantes militares se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las solicitudes de boletas electorales militares se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito por correo o en persona a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas electorales militares no serán escrutadas, a menos que se envíen por correo o se entreguen en persona, y (1) la oficina de la secretaría del distrito las reciba antes del cierre de las urnas el día de la elección, y tengan una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos, del servicio postal de un país extranjero o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o (2) la oficina de la secretaría del distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección, y estén firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la sección 2035 de la Ley de

Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otra manera se presente para la votación en esta elección, se debe presentar ante la Junta de Educación en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, el lunes 19 de abril de 2021 antes de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor, excepto en lo que se refiere a las consultas o proposiciones que, por ley, deban informarse mediante la notificación publicada o anunciada de la reunión que se presentará con el tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el aviso de audiencia pública, votación del presupuesto y elección según lo dispuesto en la sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación. Debe estar escrito a máquina o en letra de molde en inglés, debe estar dirigido a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, debe estar firmado, por al menos, 310 votantes calificados del distrito (que representan el 5 % de la cantidad de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior de la Junta de Educación) y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna solicitud de presentar ante los votantes una propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes para determinarlo, que sea ilegal, que no incluya una asignación específica en la que el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta o en la que exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta del voto.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los distritos electorales se establecieron en el distrito escolar. Los límites del distrito electoral son los siguientes: Distrito electoral 13: los residentes que viven en las zonas de asistencia de las escuelas primarias Robbins Lane y South Grove votarán en Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset, Nueva York.

Distrito electoral 22: los residentes que viven en las zonas de asistencia de las escuelas primarias A.P. Willits y Baylis votarán en H.B. Thompson Middle School, 98 Ann Drive, Syosset, Nueva York.

Distrito electoral 23: los residentes que viven en las zonas de asistencia de las escuelas

primarias Walt Whitman, Berry Hill y Village votarán en Syosset High School, 70 Southwoods Road, Syosset, Nueva York.

Sra. Francine Benjamin, secretaria del distrito SYO 4383

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NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 5th day of March 2021 bearing the index 21-000135, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Jeanette Mary Walsh-Butler. My present address is 12 Warren Dr Syosset NY 11791. The date of my birth is 3/23/1966; the place of birth is Brooklyn; the present name is Jeanette Mary Butler A/K/A Jeanette Mary Walsh.

SYO 4384

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR BUDGET VOTE, CAPITAL RESERVE PROPOSITIONS AND ELECTION FOR THE JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 18, 2021 OF JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters of Jericho Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, that the annual budget and election vote meeting of said school district will be held in the Gymnasium of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.

NOTICE is hereby given that the public hearing on the proposed budget of the school district will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Little Theatre of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, at 7:30 P.M.

NOTICE is given that a copy of the statements of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes and library purposes may be

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obtained by any qualified voter in the District at each schoolhouse and at the Office of the District Clerk, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on each day other than Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen days immediately preceding such Budget Election Voting.

Voting will be held for the following purposes:

1. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024.

2. To vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for school purposes for the school year beginning July 1, 2021 and authorize the levy of necessary taxes therefore; said matter to be presented on the voting machines as Proposition No. 1.

3. To vote upon the expenditure from the Capital Reserve Fund known as ”Facilities Improvement Program III – Jericho Public Schools”, and fund balance said matter to be presented as Proposition No. 2 as follows: SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $12,900,000 as follows:

(1) $6,677,000 from the capital reserve fund established on May 21, 2019 and (2) $4,223,000 plus additional interest earned from the capital reserve fund established on May 16, 2017 and (3)$1,300,000 from fund balance (unexpended funds from Proposition #2 authorized on May 15, 2018), and (4) $700,000 from fund bal-

ance (unexpended funds from Proposition #2 authorized on May 16, 2017) for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Districtwide replacement/repairs of asphalt pavement, exterior masonry waterproofing, ceiling/lighting/flooring, air handling and ventilation; Districtwide electrical upgrades and replacement; Installation of HVAC units at the Cantiague and Jackson Elementary Schools Gymnasiums; Hot water heater replacement at Jackson Elementary School; Roof replacement at the Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School; Playground replacement at the Williams Elementary School; Athletic Field reconstruction including installation of a synthetic turf field and stadium lighting, reconstruction of the technology classrooms, and reconstruction of science rooms at the Jericho High/ Middle School; all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith.

Candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education may be nominated only by petition directed to the District Clerk signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters, stating the name and residence of each candidate, who must have been a resident of the District for at least one year prior to election. Sample form of petition may be obtained from the District Clerk. Pursuant to a proposition heretofore adopted by the voters of this District, vacancies upon the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices,

and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

NOTICE is given that the Annual Election of the Jericho Public Library will be held in the Gymnasium of the Jericho High School on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the following purposes:

1. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2026.

Candidates for the office of Library Trustee may be nominated only by petitions directed to the District Clerk, signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, stating residence of each signed and the name and residence of each candidate. Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. The name of the last incumbent shall not be set forth on the petition for the Library Trustee.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that only persons who are qualified voters as of May 18, 2021 shall be permitted to vote at the election to be held on May 18, 2021 on matters affecting the School District and the Jericho Public Library, as herein above set forth.

A qualified voter is defined as follows: A citizen of the United States, who is eighteen (18) years of age or over, and has been a resident of the District for thirty (30) days or more next preceding the meeting on

which he/she offers to vote. Persons disqualified from voting under provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law are not eligible to vote in school district elections.

The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS-

Application for an absentee ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the day of the vote, if the ballot is mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote, if the ballot is delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 PM on May 18, 2021.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Jericho Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Jericho Union Free School District, 99

Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, 11753, by email to DistrictClerk@jerichoschools. org, or fax sent to (516) 203-3602. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at the address above. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 22, 2021. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 99 Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, 11753. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before 5:00 PM on May 18, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

William Ferro, President Jill Citron, Vice President Daborah Lee Pam Wasserman-Heath Divya Balachandar JNJ 7958

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN is doing VIRTUAL TAG SALES and ONLINE AUCTIONS now! Sell the contents of an entire house or sell just a few things! You can host your own sale on invitedsales.com and Facebook and Instagram or we can do it for you. We can photograph, advertise and handle the winning pickups for you within a week! Don’t worry about your closing date, we can get your house ready on time! We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Contact info@invitedsales.com for more information or call 516279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. Visit us at www.invitedsales. com for a listing of our upcoming Virtual Tag Sales and Weekly Auctions!

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MARKETPLACE AUCTIONS

COOL OLD STUFF IN GLEN COVE VINTAGE SHOP . WINNER OF BEST OF NORTH SHORE 2020. GREAT PRICED items for Boat and Home. See ALL online: Wilsonsdrydock.com. For info / appt Please call 516662-2821

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TOP CASH PAID: ESTATE CONTENTS ALL OBJECTS OF ART JEWELRY, ETC. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516270-2128 www.antiqueassets.com

AUTOMOTIVE

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or

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT

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OFFICE SPACE

WESTBURY POST AVENUE

OFFICE SPACE

COVID PIVOT PLAN

Rent only what you need! By the desk, office, or the suite. The Landing at 251. 877-479-7656

VACATION RENTAL

ATLANTIS, BAHAMAS

TIME SHARE RENTAL

July 3-10, 2021

Corner Premium 1BR Unit, Bldg 7 Sleeps 4 On the Atlantis Marina 7 nights, $2,000 Call: 516-742-3176

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Best selection of full/partial week rentals. FREE Color Brochure. Holiday Real Estate, Inc: 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

$50 discount new rentals Code “ToTheBeach2021” (Expires 2021-06-01)

SOUTH JAMESPORT SUMMER RENTAL

Newly Renovated On Peconic Bay, Sandy Beach 3 BR, 2 Bath, Sleeps 6 All Amenities

Single Family No Pets, No Smoking

$15,500/month + security Call/Text 516-456-8808

SERVICES

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2 Year Price Guarantee! $59.99 /mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels! Free next day installation!

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JACK’S CUSTOM FRAMING

We can frame anything! Quality Care & Workmanship Thousands of frames to choose from!! Over 30 years in business!

92 Covert Ave, Stewart Manor 516-775-9495

SERVICES

ATTORNEY

STEPHANIE A.

D’ANGELO, ESQ.

Elder Law, Wills & Trusts

Asset Preservation, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration/Litigation

901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 516-222-1122

www.dangelolawassociates.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing

28 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

AQUATEC LAWN

SPRINKLERS

SPRING TURN ONS

Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs Joe Barbato 516-775-1199

FREE ESTIMATES

Extensions, Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Carpentry Work, Porticos, Siding, Dormers, Stone, New Construction & Conversions, Mason Work, Stone.

Insured. Please Call 516-581-9146

FRIENDLY FRANK HANDYMAN

Careful & Reliable

Covid-19 Conscious and Safe Serving GARDEN CITY and surrounding area since 2003

Repairs & Installations of all types

Carpentry, Moldings, Lighting and More

35-yr Nassau Resident References

Lic#170101

Phone/Text Friendly Frank: 516-238-2112

Email: Frankcav@optonline.net

KEVIN MURRAY

CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in Kitchens

Bathrooms

Basements Porches

Additions Renovations

Lic#H18F0780000

Office: 516-294-4953

Cell: 516-375-8143

SERVICES

MADE IN THE SHADE

CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS

Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Draperies

Top Brands at Discount Prices! Family owned & operated www.madeintheshadensli.com 516-426-2890

MASONRY

All types of stonework

Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates

Fully Licensed & Insured

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Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

THE GENERAC PWRcell

a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-888-871-0194

HEALTH SERVICES

CNA: MALE & FEMALE CAREGIVERS

Will provide proof of negative COVID test. Exp w/Dementia, Alzheimers & Parkinson patients. Caring and dependable. Driver references available. Derrick 917-363-8924

FAMILY CARE CONNECTIONS, LLC

Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo PMHCNS-BC

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Advanced Practice Nurse Care

Manager

Assistance with Aging at Home /Care Coordintion

Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement

PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams

Medicaid Eligibility and Apllications 516-248-9323

www.familycareconnections. com

901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530

SERVICES

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

MICHELANGELO

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing.

Call: 516-328-7499

TUTORING

MATH TUTORING ON-LINE & F2F ALL MATH

(Grade 4 First Year College) ACT, SAT, AP, GRE All Placement Tests

Very Experienced, specializing in all Private and Public schools, (Chaminade, Kellenberg, Sacred Heart, etc.)

Good link with athletes. We offer Math tutoring from experienced and award-winning teachers at very reasonable rates.

We offere a choice of on-line 30 minute “homework help” or 55 minute “test prep help”, limited face to face. (masks) Richard 516-567-1512 educationtimeincrgs@outlook. com

CLEANING

CLEANING AVAILABLE

EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER

Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job.

Call or text 516-589-5640

DEEP CLEANING EXPERTS

Commercial and Residential Window, Gutters, Power Washing

Call Richie 917-553-8008

Email: delgadothebestcleaning@gmail. com

SERVICES

CLEANING

GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING HOME WINDOW CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SERVICE BY OWNER

Fully Insured/25 yrs experience 516-764-5686 • 631-220-1851

HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING

20+ years of experience cleaning homes and offices on Long Island with good references, own transportation. Very reliable.

Call: 516-587-1464 or Email: marlutoma_08@yahoo. com

SERVICES

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

DISH TV $59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-800-609-9405

LEAK REPAIRS

Plumbing Repairs Bathrooms, Showers, Kitchens 24 HOUR SERVICE Call 516-668-5624

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Through the beauty of having a “Reading” unknown possibilities are laid out before you. Allow Heaven’s messages to comfort and guide you. In person or by phone! Maryann 516-931-1821

Passion for Seniors. Certified HHAs , Companions & Homemakers. 24 hour care available. Also Nassau locations. Trained in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Call 718-850 -3400

Self-love blooms at East Broadway School

First-grader Savannah Deutsch shared reasons why she is special on her sunflower. This included her love for dance.

First-grade students from Karen Vaiano’s class at East Broadway Elementary School recently learned about the importance of self-love during an engaging lesson with substitute Brittany McNally. The class read “Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon” by Patty Lovell, along with the poem “Sunny Sunflower” and reflected on their own unique selves.

First-grader Sean Davis showed off his completed sunflower, filled with traits that make him special.

The class discussed the main character from the story, Molly Lou Melon, and how she is unique and special.

“The book reminded my students to be the best person they can be, be proud of who you are and to believe in yourself,” said McNally.

The students then shared interesting facts about themselves with

First-grader Lily Pina with her beautiful sunflower.

their class and shared reasons why they are special. This ranged from the meaning of their names, to special hobbies that they enjoy.

After reading the “Sunny Sunflower” poem which like the book, celebrated individual uniqueness, students were prompted to create their own paper sunflowers in the classroom. Using construction paper,

each student wrote their name in the middle of the flower and wrote why they are special on each of the yellow petals. The uplifting lesson boosted the first-graders self-confidence and reinforced the importance of being yourself.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

This Week at the Syosset Library

Monday, April 5 at 9:15 a.m.

Dancersize with Carol Rodriguez

This fitness class combines aerobic exercise with dance moves. Do it from the comfort of your own home. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming

Monday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Raspberry Crumb Bars with the Baking Coach

Presenter: The Baking Coach

Make these delicious bars with the Baking Coach! You can join along and make the bars to eat or freeze for a later date. What a great spring dessert. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming. Find the date of the class on the calendar, and click on the link to register. You will receive a Zoom link, password, an ingredient list and recipe.

Tuesday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m.

SPL's Long Island Reads

Book Discussion

Join Readers’ Services Librarians

Evelyn Hershkowitz, Donna Burger, and Lisa Hollander for a virtual book discussion of the 2021 Long Island Reads selection,  “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Tuesday, April 6 at 6:15 p.m.

Yoga for Relaxation with Laurie Ahleman

Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques from the comfort of your own home. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming

Wednesday, April 7 at 1:00 p.m.

Simply Fit with Marilyn Bunger

This class is suited for the older adult. It combines basics of strength training and stretching. Register at: www.syos-

setlibrary.org/live-streaming

Thursday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Writer’s Workshop: Plotting Your Murder Mystery with Erin Coughlin

Learn how to create your own murder mystery novel. Participate in fun writing prompt exercises guaranteed to help you develop your plot, characters and settings. Discover tricks used by popular storytellers that will strengthen your writing skills and boost your creative confidence. Writers of all levels and mediums welcome! Email trending@syossetlibrary.org to register.

Friday, April 9 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Lunch and Author Visit with Camilla Bruce

Bring your own lunch and listen to the author of “ In the Garden of

Spite ” as she discusses her books. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Friday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m.

The Trouble with Fate: Curses at the Opera

Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, opera singer, MET and librarian at Freeport Library

Join Tanisha as she explores entertaining opera characters who try their hardest to escape a curse to no avail. Operas explored will be Wagner’s “ The Flying Dutchman, ” Verdi’s “ Rigoletto, ” Verdi’s “ Forza del Destino ” and Mascagni’s “ Cavalleria Rusticana. ” No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH AND DINNER Sun -Thurs 11:30-9pm Fri & Sat 11:30-10pm

Grimaldi’s Family Meals Are Back!!

Only valid through April 3 for lunch and dinner, Take Out Only

FAMILY MEAL #1 - $30 PLUS TAX

One 18” Pizza with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad & Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #2 - $40 PLUS TAX

One 18” Pizza, One Order of Penne alla Vodka, Choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad & Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #3 - $45 PLUS TAX

Two 18” Pizzas with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad & Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #4 - $80 PLUS TAX

Two 18” Pizzas, 1/2 Tray Chicken Parmigiana & Complimentary Bottle of Cabernet OR Pinot Griegio PERFECT FOR FRIDAYS DURING LENT

Includes Coffee • Tea

Mixed Green Salad/Caesar Salad

Antipasto/Tomato & Mozzarella

Assorted Pinwheels

One Large Calzone per Table with side of sauce

Unlimited Pizza with Toppings

You must wear a mask to and from the tables. Thank you for your cooperation Now Accepting Reservations For Parties of 6 or More A $25 fee will be applied if canceling within 3 hours of reservation.

DINE-IN, TAKEOUT & DELIVERY SUNDAY - THURSDAY 11:30-9 FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11:30-10